Larry in Florida

Larry in Florida

corrections, LTC, pre-op

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  1. How do I control my nerves / Help

    I'm getting ready to go to clinicals for three days and my nerves are shot. Does anyone have any suggestions to calm me down. My degree depends on these three days and many people fail because of...
  2. Poll: What size angiocath do you usually use to start an IV?

    I work pre-op. 22ga for epidurals , 20ga for general anesthesia. Larry in
  3. HIPPA and the Allnurses.com Forums

    And what school did you attend?Larry RN in
  4. Will working at a Dr.'s office help you during Nursing school??

    Yeah,will help pay the high tuition LOL. Larry in
  5. consent for surgery - who's job is it

    Right on. I work in pre-op and your on the money with the consent stuff.Larry RN in
  6. Question for RNs. . . current nursing problems.

    You don't have a clue!Larry RN in Florida
  7. New to corrections... question about insulin injections.

    Relax,We let the inmate do all the work except for drawing up the insulin. No big whoop! Larry RN in
  8. Navy Hospital Corpman to LPN

    Sorry not true.Depending on the training! Ask the recruiter! Larry RN in Florida - former Army Medic to LPN to
  9. Nursing as a CAREER

    You need to look closely at this
  10. Nursing as a CAREER

    Hey!,Ive been a soldier (7 years) a car dealer (20 years) , a stock broker (9 years) and a nurse for 12 years. Most money = car dealer and stock broker! most satisfaction by far medical field. BTW...
  11. NCLEx "Difficult" Question?

    They are all difficult if you don't know the answer! So get on the computer and start answering questions ( at least 5-7 thousand)good luck. Larry Rn in
  12. Requirements for taking the RN NCLEX.

    Nope ,Not that I'm aware of. Take the clinical and graduate! Larry RN in Fl EC
  13. How important is NLN accreditation?

    If its not NLN then don't mess with it.Thats my opinion. Larry RN in
  14. Problem removing male cath

    Well you shouldn't cut the cath, however there is a record of how much was put in the balloon right? make sure that amount is taken out right? Have the patient cough and pull firmly but not overly...
  15. What do you think about people calling you "honey"?

    My,My My,All the meanness in this world. If we all could just treat and talk to each other with a little bit of compassion and love without taking it as an affront. Call me honey any time; I have been...
  16. Passing meds you did not pull.

    Don't let me catch that kind of crap going on! Larry RN in
  17. Ambulatory Surgical Center?

    just started 2 months ago in pre-op. love it!paper work yes but starting lots of iv's. ekg's, assisting with blocks (orthopedic same day surgery ) etc, etc. good luck!! larry in
  18. Working After the Bypass

  19. Feeling like a TOTAL loser (long)

    City and County jails many of them will take you without one year experience! I know this for a fact.Larry in Florida
  20. Feeling like a TOTAL loser (long)

    Go to the site Prison health services (google it) and go to work using your skills and get paid well. The MD you spoke of; forget !! Your an RN not a med tech for petes sake! Now go for it.Larry in...
  21. Wrist blood pressure cuffs

    I have a very accurate one. I use them as a screening tool however and if I get a reading out of the norm on goes the regular bp cuff and scope.Oh yes mine is a Sanyo and costs about
  22. I don't think I'll ever find a job

    Go to the local jail and start to work. You'll get good experience and a very decent starting pay.Larry RN in
  23. Came back from Meric Today...

    Way too much money!!!!! I spent less than 10k with Excelsior college.Larry RN in
  24. burning at iv site when flushed with ns/hep.

    I would change the site. Flush slowly and see what happens.Larry RN in
  25. To aspirate or not to aspirate

    You do not aspirate when giving insulin SQ.Larry RN in